FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to hire Nicholas Zecher of Farmington as a deputy. Zecher, 24, is currently working as a police officer in Wilton. He will fill a full-time position left vacant when Heidi Wilcox became chief of the Wilton Police Department. Franklin County Sheriff Chief Deputy Raymond Meldrum said Zecher […]
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Leaders wanted for CROP Hunger Walk
FARMINGTON — A couple of local church organizations are starting to organize a CROP Hunger Walk that would take place in Farmington in spring 2012. CROP stands for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty. Church World Service has sponsored these community-wide events since 1969, raising money to fight hunger both in the community and around the […]
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Bennett named chief financial officer
FARMINGTON — Wayne Bennett has been appointed chief financial officer at Franklin Community Health Network and Franklin Memorial Hospital, according to president/CEO Rebecca Ryder. Bennett replaces Eric Martinsen, current CFO at FCHN, who will retire on Dec. 31. In his new position, Bennett will be responsible for the management of the network’s financial activities, such […]
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Arline C. Flint
NORWAY — Arline C. Flint, 97, of Norway, died Monday, Dec. 19, at Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center. She was born in Farmington, July 12, 1914, the daughter of Arthur and Mildred Tucker Corbett. She graduated from Norway High School and attended Bliss Business School. She married Aldro Flint on Aug. 1, 1935. She held […]
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Commissioners send new dispatch center proposal to voters in mixed vote
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted 2-1 Tuesday to send the dispatch Building Committee’s proposal for a new, stand-alone dispatch center to voters next June. The move came after architects from Bunker & Savage made a presentation on renovating a portion of the jail into a dispatch center. The project was estimated to cost $258,700 […]
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Mt. Blue Middle School honor roll
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Middle School has announced the first quarter honor roll. Grade 7 High honors: Mary Acheson-Field, Grace Andrews, Anthony Bailey, Tucker Barber, Cassidy Bergeron, Nicholas Brennan, Elizabeth Burke, Taylor Burke, Brandon Coulombe, Chloe Downs, Alora Fletcher, Quinn Giustra, Thaddeus Gunther, Alexander Haggan, Andrew Haszko, Maggie Hickey, Jessie Hutchinson, Chelsea Kane, Kayla Kenney, […]
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Historical society mugs celebrate Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society celebrates Farmington’s history by introducing a coffee mug each year. This year’s is the fourth mug of a five-year series. The newest mug features the watercolor print “Village Church in Farmington Falls,” by C.R. (Bob) Tyler. The mugs are available for $14.95 at Sugarwood Gallery and the Calico Patch, […]
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Cheryl Anne Ricketts
FARMINGTON — Cheryl Anne Ricketts, 57, of Farmington, died early Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Sandy River Center for Rehabilitation. She was born in Portsmouth, N.H., May 13, 1954, a daughter of Frederick Chesley and Inez Hope (Poole) Ricketts Sr. She grew up in Portsmouth, N.H., and attended Great Bay school for a short time. […]
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Military note – Nicholas Brunjes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Nicholas J. Brunjes graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits […]